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New Report Advocates for Deterrence Mechanisms and Government Role in AI-Biology Security

A newly released report is calling for stronger governance frameworks around AI applications in biological sciences, emphasizing the need for both deterrence mechanisms and meaningful government participation in this emerging security domain. The intersection of artificial intelligence and biology presents unique security challenges that span public health, biosecurity, and national

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mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Phase 3 Melanoma Trial

A personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck has shown promising results in a Phase 3 clinical trial for melanoma, according to initial reports from the companies. The vaccine leverages messenger RNA technology similar to that used in COVID-19 vaccines, but is personalized to each patient. It works

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Heidi Overton Emerges as Likely FDA Commissioner Nominee

Potential FDA Leadership Pick Heidi Overton, a conservative policy adviser, is reportedly being considered to head the Food and Drug Administration under the Trump administration. Her background includes work at the Heritage Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank, and NC Policy Watch. Policy Positions Overton's stances on several

FDA Explores New Evaluation Framework for Generative AI Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is actively exploring how to evaluate generative AI medical devices, with particular focus on adapting clinician-style testing frameworks for this emerging category of healthcare technology. As generative AI becomes increasingly integrated into medical applications—from diagnostic assistance to patient communication—the agency

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CareCloud Data Breach Exposes 3.7 Million Patient Records

CareCloud, a healthcare technology company providing cloud-based practice management and electronic health record solutions, has confirmed that a cyberattack led to the theft of sensitive patient data affecting approximately 3.7 million individuals. The breach represents one of the largest healthcare data incidents reported in the United States this year,

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Science Digest: Space Achievements and Climate Discoveries

Space Milestones and Lunar Ambitions China's LandSpace successfully landed a rocket booster for the first time on August 18, becoming only the third entity worldwide—after SpaceX and Blue Origin—to master vertical landing and recovery of rocket stages. Read more: China's LandSpace lands rocket booster;

Epic Launches Agent Platform and Cosmos AI to Automate Healthcare Workflows

Epic Systems has unveiled significant additions to its artificial intelligence portfolio, introducing a new agent platform alongside expanded Cosmos-powered prediction capabilities aimed at reducing manual workload in healthcare settings. The agent platform is designed to enable automated task execution across clinical and administrative processes, potentially handling routine but time-consuming activities